SUPPLY CHAIN ARTICLES
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![Helping Hand-GettyImages-1314188794]( "Multidisciplinary mRNA: What Can We Learn From Other CGTs?")
Multidisciplinary mRNA: What Can We Learn From Other CGTs?Overall, there are four high-level best practices/mindsets I proposed during a recent presentation that I believe will be crucial for us to bring some talented RNA therapeutic role models to the forefront. But there is one best practice that I think is worth emphasizing more than the others.
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![GettyImages-157649364]( "Picasso, Pick-Up Lines, & Personalized Medicine: mRNA's Path Forward")
Picasso, Pick-Up Lines, & Personalized Medicine: mRNA's Path ForwardOverall, my presentation on what the mRNA industry can learn from the artist Picasso singled out a few specific areas from which I felt our industry could garner greater inspiration and operational prowess. But given how “collaborative” many of these sources of inspiration are, I’ve introduced each of my takeaways with a surprisingly relevant (albeit bad) art-themed pick-up line. After all, if there’s one sector that knows it takes more than one to “tango,” it’s the mRNA industry.
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![Cell transfection with plasmid GettyImages-1290924802]( "Sourcing Plasmid DNA From CDMOs Got More Challenging — Here's Why")
Sourcing Plasmid DNA From CDMOs Got More Challenging — Here's WhyThe demand for plasmid DNA products is intrinsically linked to unique market conditions and funding environments. Here's what's driving them.
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![GettyImages-1335381149]( "Assessing Quality Of mRNA Vaccines: Key Considerations")
Assessing Quality Of mRNA Vaccines: Key ConsiderationsTo address the need for standards for mRNA vaccines, the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has convened vaccine experts to identify important quality attributes and to propose test methods that can be used to assess mRNA vaccine products. This article shares those CQAs and analytical procedure tips.
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![coronavirus covid-GettyImages-1220020527]( "FDA Sets Recommendations For Predicting Dangerous Nitrosamine Impurities")
FDA Sets Recommendations For Predicting Dangerous Nitrosamine ImpuritiesThe FDA recently published a final guidance that sets a recommended framework for predicting the potential of nitrosamine drug substance-related impurities.
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![iStock-1095134748]( "Therapeutic Oligonucleotides: Regulations & Quality Standards")
Therapeutic Oligonucleotides: Regulations & Quality StandardsOligonucleotides have surfaced in the past few years as promising therapeutic agents to treat diseases such as neurodegenerative disorders, respiratory disorders, cancer, and diabetic retinopathy. This article recaps a recent USP workshop where participants from regulatory agencies, industry, and academia gathered to discuss best practices and perspectives.
SUPPLY CHAIN VIDEOS
While the speed of production and flexibility of mRNA are appealing, several industry challenges must still be addressed to realize the full potential and further expand its use.
This Advancing RNA Live clip dives into the biggest challenges in mRNA purification and the critical debate on where to focus investment. Here, our three mRNA PD experts argue for a holistic process development strategy, challenging the traditional wisdom of optimizing the upstream process at any cost.
Explore the broad benefits and challenges that could be encounter by working with self-amplifying and circular RNA modalities — particularly in terms of manufacturing, raw material supply, COGS, and patient centricity.
Here, Ethris’ Christan Dohmen and Tune Therapeutics’ Stu Sundseth share their take on the most meaningful strategies for reducing dsRNA production. But this discussion also probes a deeper question: Is dsRNA still the most relevant impurity the industry should be chasing, or should focus shift to other contaminants?
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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![iStock-1155553590-syringe-glove-doctor-vaccine-medicine]( "Overcome Vaccine Development Complexities With The Right Supply Chain Partner")
Explore the challenges impacting clinical supply chains and solutions to overcome these complexities, and understand why it is crucial to pick the right supply chain provider for vaccine storage and distribution.
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![Quality-GettyImages-1360733079]( "Understanding The Hidden Value Of Quality")
Costs of poor quality (COPQ) cannot be overstated. Review the statistics that prove how costly it can be to avoid resolving quality issues in your processes and supply chain.
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![GettyImages-1317697233-cancer-t-cells]( "A Novel RNA Lipid Nanoparticle Platform: Gene-Edited CAR T Cells For Off-The-Shelf Cancer Therapy")
We report on the use of a novel lipid nanoparticle (LNP) reagent in a validated protocol to achieve successful complex gene editing in primary T cells with high efficiency while maintaining high cell viability.
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![iStock-1087219198-lab-computer-cleanroom-research-development-production]( "GMP-Source® And Phase-Appropriate Use For Early-Stage Clinical Trials")
GMP-Source is a more robust, less rigid alternative to full cGMP production that mirrors nearly all of the oversight and quality standards of full cGMP production while relaxing certain commercial standards, helping companies overcome the hurdles that can stall early development.
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![iStock-1222894162-vaccine-lab-PPE]( "mRNA Vaccine Development: Planning, Workflow, Supply Chain Success")
A review of insights derived from the development of mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines and how they can be applied to accelerate progress in the manufacture of vaccines and therapeutics moving forward.
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![Warehouse management innovative software GettyImages-1355815870]( "Reducing Lead Time, Delivering >99.5% OTIF")
Explore the stocking solution offered to a mid-sized CDMO in need of a high volume of safety stock inventory to support their customer portfolio growth.
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![Thermo ABM pic]( "Delivering Global Media Manufacturing Consistency Through Site-To-Site Equivalency")
Explore a program focused on achieving process consistency through risk mitigation in four key areas: raw materials sourcing, equipment, manufacturing processes, and finished product testing.
